Description
Crispy Torn Halloumi Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines crispy, golden halloumi cheese with fresh greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. Drizzled with zesty lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, this salad delivers an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner parties, it’s a quick and easy recipe that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g halloumi cheese
- 3 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; wash mixed greens and slice cucumber.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cut halloumi into thick slabs (about 1 cm) and fry until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes each).
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Remove halloumi from skillet to drain on paper towels. Add to the salad.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with any leftover dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (310g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg